Rearends??? help anyone

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NiceXJ

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Location

Arkansas

• Sep 4, 2006

• #1

How can i tell which rearend i have without tearing into it. I have a 95 Chero sport 4x4 with the 4.0 auto tranny and np231 trans. Im thinkin about gettin a detroit locker and im tryin to figure out whether i have a D35 or 8.25 or whatever

 

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HogWash

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Location

Murfreesboro, TN

• Sep 4, 2006

• #2

There should be a little tag on the drivers side rear of the axle other then that,Im not a gurue who can look at it and say what it is.

 

langer1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mineral City,Ohio

• Sep 4, 2006

• #3

Stick your thumb in your rearend, if it feels smooth it's a 8.25 Chyco if it's rough and threaded it's a Dana.

 

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NiceXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Arkansas

• Sep 4, 2006

• #4

like where i put gear oil in ?

 

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Chero-King

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Location

Up here eh?

• Sep 4, 2006

• #5

An easy way to tell is if the bottom of the diff is flat and has a definite "lip," its a Chryco 8.25, if it's curved, it's a Dana 35.

 

Last edited: Sep 4, 2006

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PolishX

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Location

Eagle Riverr Alaska

• Sep 4, 2006

• #6

the lipp is very very noticable on the 8.25 .